Cheam Gardens is in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV6 9EL is located in the Tettenhall Regis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheam Gardens, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV6 9EJ, WV6 9HB, WV6 9EH, WV6 9HD, WV6 9EQ, WV6 9HP, WV6 9HJ, WV6 9HZ, WV6 9EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV6 9EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WV6 9EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 51.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 18.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 16.2% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 29% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 15.7% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.5% | 68.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 80.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 80.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheam Gardens was 468.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 474.9% higher than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cheam Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Oxley and the 23rd highest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2026-02-27 | £195,000 |
| 9 Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-02-12 | £225,287 |
| 11 Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2025-01-30 | £220,622 |
| 11 Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-07-30 | £155,785 |
| 7 Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-03-27 | £223,813 |
WV6 9EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claregate Primary School Chester Avenue , Tettenhall WV6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Junior School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Infant School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Cromer Gardens , WV6 0UA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Centre (Primary PRU) Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive School Wrottesley Road , Tettenhall WV6 8SE | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Teapot | 76 - 78 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 247 yd | |
| Mucky Kidz | 1 Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 400 yd | |
| Aldersley High School | Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton | 819 yd | |
| Aldersley Leisure Village | Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road | 973 yd | |
| Paddles Cafe | The Wharf, Oxley Moor Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail To The Ale Micropub | Hail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue | 333 yd | |
| The Pilot | 58 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 466 yd | |
| The Claregate | 34 Codsall Road, Wolverhampton | 615 yd | |
| The Canalside Club | The Wharf, Oxley Moor Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 59A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 135 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 51A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton | 135 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Take-Away | 80 Green Lane, Wolverhampton | 215 yd | |
| Pendeford Fish Bar | 1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 713 yd | |
| Sauce N Peng | 5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Op Foodstore, 53 Pendeford Avenue | 135 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 32B Codsall Road | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmers Cross Primary School WINDERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Claregate Park KNIGHTS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Aldersley High School Sports Centre BARNHURST LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Dovecote Primary School RYEFIELD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Wv Active Aldersley ALDERSLEY LEISURE VILLAGE ALDERSLEY LEISURE VILLAGE ALDERSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.